Intel Core i3-12100F | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-12100F or Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-12100F was released in Q1/2022. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ was released in Q3/2021. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (2) |
12 | Generation | 8 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Kryo 680 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i3-13100F | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz) while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ is at 3.00 GHz. |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz) 4x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 3.00 GHz 1x Kryo 680 Prime |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 3x Kryo 680 Gold |
-- | C-Core | -- 4x Kryo 680 Silver |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 780 @ 32 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i3-12100F or Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 AV1 |
GPU frequency | 0.84 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 0 | |
-- | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 AV1 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-12100F can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
5.00 MB | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 58 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ |
58 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
89 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-12100F is manufactured in 10 nm and has 17.00 MB cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1700 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
97 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
Qualcomm Adreno 660 AV1 @ 0.84 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ |
Unknown | Unknown |